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BMC Digital Health Template

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About the BMC Digital Health format

BMC Digital Health is a peer-reviewed journal published by BMC (BioMed Central), covering Mobile Health and mHealth Applications, Digital Mental Health Interventions, Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation. Over its lifetime it has published 275 papers, which have received 1,297 citations.

PublisherBMC (BioMed Central)
Reference styleNumbered (Vancouver)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. BMC Digital Health. 2023;12(3):45–58.

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Publishes research inMobile Health and mHealth Applications Digital Mental Health Interventions Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Electronic Health Records Systems
ISSN2731-684X
Citation impact (2-yr)3.55
h-index16
i10-index35
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereKarolinska Institutet
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Papers published in BMC Digital Health per year

55
2023
83
2024
97
2025

Citation impact of BMC Digital Health by publication year

516
2023
625
2024
151
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in BMC Digital Health

New opportunities for the early detection and treatment of cognitive decline: adherence challenges and the promise of smart and person-centered technologies

Zhe He, Michael Dieciuc, Dawn Carr et al. · 14 Feb 2023

Abstract Early detection of age-related cognitive decline has transformative potential to advance the scientific understanding of cognitive impairments and possible treatments by identifying relevant participants for clinical trials. Furthermore, early detection is also key to early intervention once effective treatments have been developed. Novel approaches to the early detection of cognitive decline, for example through…

Global youth perspectives on digital health promotion: a scoping review

Agata Ferretti, Shannon Hubbs, Effy Vayena · 24 Jul 2023

Abstract Background As digital technology presents the potential to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of health promotion campaigns, adolescents and young adults are an important target population. Young people are establishing behaviors that will contribute to the quality of their health later in life, and thus understanding their particular perspectives and receptivity to digital technologies…

Exploring needs and challenges for AI in nursing care – results of an explorative sequential mixed methods study

Kathrin Seibert, Dominik Domhoff, Daniel Fürstenau et al. · 3 May 2023

Abstract Background and aim While artificial intelligence (AI) is being adapted for various life domains and applications related to medicine and healthcare, the use of AI in nursing practice is still scarce. The German Ministry for Education and Research funded a study in order to explore needs, application scenarios, requirements, facilitators and barriers for research…

Evaluating GPT-4-based ChatGPT's clinical potential on the NEJM quiz

Daiju Ueda, Shannon L. Walston, Toshimasa Matsumoto et al. · 10 Jan 2024

Abstract Background GPT-4-based ChatGPT demonstrates significant potential in various industries; however, its potential clinical applications remain largely unexplored. Methods We employed the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) quiz “Image Challenge” from October 2021 to March 2023 to assess ChatGPT's clinical capabilities. The quiz, designed for healthcare professionals, tests the ability to analyze clinical scenarios…

Perspectives on the use of Virtual Reality within a public hospital setting: surveying knowledge, attitudes, and perceived utility among health care professionals

Christine T. Shiner, Gabrielle Croker, John McGhee et al. · 24 Apr 2024

Abstract Background Virtual reality (VR) is a burgeoning technology within healthcare, though routine implementation of VR within hospital settings remains limited. Health professionals are key stakeholders in knowledge translation, though limited research has explored their knowledge and attitudes towards using VR for different purposes within healthcare. This study aimed to scope health professionals’ knowledge of,…

BMC Digital Health template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the BMC Digital Health format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the BMC Digital Health template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official BMC (BioMed Central) format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does BMC Digital Health use?
BMC Digital Health uses Numbered (Vancouver) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. BMC Digital Health. 2023;12(3):45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to BMC Digital Health?
No. DocuGuru generates the bmcart LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a BMC (BioMed Central)-ready BMC Digital Health document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the BMC Digital Health template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the BMC Digital Health format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is BMC Digital Health?
BMC / BioMed Central journal. It is a life sciences and medicine journal, published by BMC (BioMed Central).
Can I export a submission-ready BMC Digital Health PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official BMC Digital Health template (the bmcart class) that is ready to submit to BMC (BioMed Central), together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the BMC Digital Health template cost?
You can start writing in the BMC Digital Health template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready BMC Digital Health PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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